What are the responsibilities and job description for the Youth Development Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Youth Development Specialist Role Overview
The Youth Development Specialist role at Milton Hershey School involves married couples serving as flex houseparents, providing a supportive home environment for disadvantaged youth. Responsibilities include guiding students, managing household tasks, and ensuring their well-being.
This role is part of our comprehensive approach to education and student support, which includes:
- A career-focused education with housing, meals, and more—all costs are covered.
- A fully endowed school with the resources to ensure both students and staff are provided everything they need to thrive.
We are seeking married couples who have experience working with youth, possess a high degree of integrity, and are committed to serving as role models for our students.
Key Benefits
- Competitive Salaries and Comprehensive Benefits: A total compensation package of approx. $150,000 per couple, including free housing, meals while on duty, utilities, and more.
- Relocation Assistance and Paid Training: We provide support for relocation and paid training to ensure a smooth transition.
- Schedule and Time-Off: A schedule of nine days on followed by three days off, with personal time while students are at school.
- Paid Summer Vacation: Three weeks of paid summer vacation to recharge and relax.
Qualifications
- Experience Working with Youth: Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings.
- Couple Requirements: Legally married couples with at least two years of marriage; both spouses must be age 27 or older.
- Lifestyle Expectations: No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home; abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus; no alcohol permitted while on duty; limitations on pets.
- Physical Demands: Ability to lift up to 50 lbs.; valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans.
- Demonstrated Integrity: Must demonstrate a high degree of integrity as all staff are role models for students.
Salary : $150,000
